Breaking New Ground: Talking co-ops with Kristen Wittman
Read MoreWhat Co-op Membership Really Means
The most important thing to understand about being a member of a co-op is this: as a member, you are an owner of the business. …
Read MoreOnline AGMs and Social Distancing
It’s Annual General Meeting time again — but this year AGMs will be a bit more complicated than usual. Co-operatives First has a lot of…
Read MoreGovernment Resources for Co-ops during Covid-19
Manitoba AGM and Annual Returns Co-operatives in Manitoba should have received notice encouraging them to delay or postpone annual meetings. Learn more. Tax deferrals and…
Read MoreWhy one member, one vote?
What makes co-ops different from other businesses? What sets them apart? Well, for starters, co-op members vote. In co-op circles this is known simply as “one…
Read MoreCommunities in Full Colour, One Paint Can at a Time
Residents of Pouce Coupe, BC have some colourful characters brightening up their streets this year. These friendly fire hydrants can be seen around Pouce Coupe,…
Read MoreHousing co-ops in Canada: “Democracy is your landlord”
The housing market can be uncertain: housing co-operatives are a way to provide stability. In this episode we speak to Tim Ross, Executive Director of…
Read MoreDo co-ops have a hard time obtaining financing?
It’s a challenge we hear about a lot: that co-ops have a hard time obtaining financing. However, recent Stats Canada data show that, when it…
Read MoreThe impact of co-ops in western Canada: A conversation with Dr. Brett Fairbairn
In this episode we asked one of our favourite co-op experts, Dr. Brett Fairbairn, to reflect on a recent study on the impact of co-ops…
Read MoreWhen to remove a board member and how to handle it
Co-ops are governed by boards of directors. Ideally, these boards are full of well-meaning, experienced people who guide the business effectively. Unfortunately, this isn’t always…
Read MoreWhere you live can define what a co-op is for you
To define what a co-op is Co-operative businesses look different in different places. Strangely, where you call home can provide a different answer when you…
Read MoreAgrifoods Cooperative, the Phoenix of Canadian Dairy
Agrifoods International Cooperative is quietly regaining its place as a leader amongst Canada’s co-operative Every great story includes some sort of transformation — a fall…
Read MoreEpisode 12: The Backroad Diaries, with Sisan Fregene
Aasa and Kyle are joined in this episode by Sisan Fregene, who spent the summer working on The Backroad Diaries. This Co-operatives First project uses…
Read MoreWith Growth on the Horizon, Stocksy United Removes its Membership Cap
For the first time since inception in 2012, Stocksy United, an artist-owned photography + cinematography co-op run by some of the world’s best creatives and…
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE
WITCONYXE brings together a select group of women entrepreneurs and leaders linked to the tech sector to talk about what it’s like to work in this sector and the challenges of working in this male dominated industry.
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